Samiksha Jaiswal (Editor)

Boston District Independents

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Leader
  
David Witts

Ideology
  
Localism

Founded
  
24 August 2011 (2011-08-24)

Preceded by
  
Boston Bypass Independents

The Boston District Independents were formed in 2012, by the four remaining Boston Bypass Independent councillors on Boston Borough Council. They are Councillors Alison Austin, Richard Austin, Helen Stapes and David Witts.

Contents

Frampton and Holme By-Election, 18 October 2012

Caused by the resignation of Independent Councillor Brian Rush (formerly a member of the Boston Bypass Independents). The Boston District Independents declined to stand and instead assisted another Independent candidate, Maggie Peberdy who came second with 139 votes or 26.7%.

Group Reorganisation

At Boston Borough Council's Annual General Meeting in May 2013, the group was reconstituted as "Independent Group 2".

Leaders

  • 2011 - 2012: Cllr Helen Staples
  • 2012 - 2013: Cllr David Witts
  • References

    Boston District Independents Wikipedia